“Fundraising in Challenging Times” is a learning opportunity for nonprofits and other public benefit community organizations. Join us for what promises to be an engaging and productive session, as part of the rising tide that will lift all boats! Read on for the juicy details…

About the program:

If you’re worried about surviving and thriving in the current environment, you’re not alone. The good news: Nonprofits are resilient organizations filled with creative, proactive people. In this challenging moment, there are specific steps you can take to prioritize core programs, raise money differently, and partner more effectively with peers. We’ll cover:

– Redefining fundraising: It’s not just asking for money
– Diversifying your income
– Program planning and protecting core programs
– Collaborating with peers and partners, including shared fundraising
– Engaging board members and volunteers more effectively

This is an interactive workshop – come prepared to participate! We encourage you to bring a team from your organization so you can learn together and plan how to implement what you’ve learned.

Registration Required:

Each participant should submit a registration form: https://forms.gle/KgRJ4MhRtXEveknu8 (But, it’s ok to pay for multiple registrants in a single payment.)

When & Where:

– Wednesday, September 16, 2025
– Arrive anytime after 9:30 am
– Workshop starts at 10:00 am, with a short break for BYO lunch, and ends by 4:00 pm
– First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court Street in Belfast, ME in the second floor community hall, entrance on Spring St, elevator lift available.
– Parking lot for folks with mobility challenges, plenty of street parking nearby